Aluminium Swarf
Aluminium swarf is a waste bi-product from the machining of ingots, castings and other metal components.
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Aluminium swarf is a waste bi-product from the machining of ingots, castings and other metal components.
Alloy wheels can be found on the vast majority of modern vehicles. They are made out of an alloy consisting of aluminium and magnesium.
Generally, phosphor bronze is easy to identify as it doesn’t rust and isn’t magnetic. Bronze will have a much redder hue to similar-looking metals like brass.
Generally, phosphor bronze is easy to identify as it doesn’t rust and isn’t magnetic. Bronze will have a much redder hue to similar-looking metals like brass.
Copper tubes can be found in central heating systems. For scrap copper tube to be “new” it needs to be clean and not contaminated.
Copper cylinders (hot water tanks) are used in most central heating systems, designed to conduct heat quickly and hold large quantities of water.
It’s rare that you’ll find zinc on its own, however this metal can be found in brass alloys and as a coating on steel.
Starter motors and alternators are machines used in vehicles to convert electricity into energy.They’re usually attached to a power source such as a battery.
18/8 stainless steel is a grade of scrap metal used in kitchenware. Also known as 304, this grade contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
Most kitchen accessories, cutlery and cookware are made from stainless steel and less malleable grades can be used to make sharp knife blades.
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